Job Description
Capgemini Invent is the global strategy and transformation consulting team at Capgemini Group. We ideate and bring to life what's next for our clients by combining strategy, technology, data science and creative design expertise.
The Focus of Your Role
We are seeking a Data Architect (Manager) to lead and drive data architecture project engagements within our Capgemini Invent - Data & AI team.
* Partner with Clients for Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with clients to understand their strategic data objectives and translate them into actionable architectural solutions that support long-term business goals.
* Lead Workshops and Technical Discussions: Conduct client workshops, discovery sessions, and technical discussions with business and IT teams, data teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements, define solution approaches, and ensure alignment with the overall business vision.
* Optimise Existing Data Architectures: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and build efficient, scalable data models. Assess and improve existing data architectures, identifying opportunities for performance, scalability, and cost optimisation.
* Develop Data Architecture Frameworks: Define and develop comprehensive data architecture frameworks, strategies, and best practices for managing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data throughout the data lifecycle.
* Establish Data Architecture Standards: Define and enforce data architecture design principles, patterns, and governance standards to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across projects.
* Design Comprehensive Data Solutions: Architect end-to-end data solutions using advanced cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Tailor these solutions to meet specific business needs while ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
What You'll Bring
* Data Architecture experience (technical / enterprise / solution) including understanding of Data Architecture standards and methodologies.
* Broad knowledge of system capabilities across multiple platforms.
* Knowledge and experience in end-to-end project delivery, either traditional SDLC or agile delivery methodologies.
* Drive and desire to learn and advance your career in understanding and proven experience in cloud-based data science projects.
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, leading a client along the data architecture journey.
About Us
As "Architects of Positive Futures", Capgemini Invent actively supports the community in 3 ways:
* Diversity and Inclusion: we believe diversity of thought fuels excellence and innovation, which is why we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, intersex status or age.
* Digital inclusion: at Capgemini we are using our skills to drive social impact initiatives focusing on helping society address the impact of the digital and automation revolution.
* Environmental Sustainability: Capgemini joined the CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project) prestigious "A list" for its commitment to the Net-Zero economy.
Recognised by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the last 9 years in a row, ethics and values are at the heart of Capgemini's corporate culture and business.